Specialty seats imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $9.1 million of specialty seats in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports specialty seats from
Most of the value came from Turkey (42%), China (32%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+890% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.8M | 42% |
| China | $2.9M | 32% |
| Italy | $800K | 8.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $326K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $315K | 3.5% |
| France | $254K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $150K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $99K | 1.1% |
| United States | $69K | 0.8% |
| India | $67K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.60 per kg, 31% above the world average of $6.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait specialty seats imports (HS 9401.80): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9401.80: Seats: n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of specialty seats imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported specialty seats worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty seats to Kuwait?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (32%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 890% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.60 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $6.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty seats to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty seats?
The HS code for specialty seats is subheading 9401.80. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9401 page.
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